Katie Zacharia says she misheard question about where she passed the bar exam
Zacharia explains her response
Zacharia faced questions about her legal background after a press conference, including one about where she passed the bar exam. She later told The New York Times that she mistook the question for one about what she did after law school.
“I assumed the question was, ‘Where were you after law school?’” Zacharia told the outlet. The explanation clarifies how she says she understood the question, but leaves questions about whether she was licensed to practice law in the United States.
Public claims about her credentials
Before joining the White House, Zacharia repeatedly described herself as a lawyer during her media career. President Donald Trump also called her an “attorney” in a Truth Social post announcing her appointment.
The article says there is little evidence that she was licensed to practice law in the United States. It does not provide further details about her legal education or licensing status.
California complaint filed
Executive director Michelle Kuppersmith said Zacharia had used the lawyer description to support her credibility as a television legal commentator and White House spokesperson. Kuppersmith called on the State Bar to investigate whether Zacharia misled the public about her credentials and to hold her accountable if warranted.
Key points
- Zacharia told The New York Times she misunderstood a question about where she passed the bar exam.
- She said she thought she was being asked where she had been after law school.
- Campaign for Accountability filed a complaint with California’s State Bar.
- The article says there is little evidence Zacharia was licensed to practice law in the United States.